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		<title>Handmade Jewelry By You</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you the one who like experimenting with your looks and jewelry? If you are the one who is eyeing some inimitable jewelry to bring some difference in your charismatic personality or looking something unique for giving gift then making your own jewelry with your own thoughts and ideas will be a great option for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you the one who like experimenting with your looks and jewelry? If you are the one who is eyeing some inimitable jewelry to bring some difference in your charismatic personality or looking something unique for giving gift then making your own jewelry with your own thoughts and ideas will be a great option for you that only make you distinctive but also add a sparkling beauty to your overall personality.</p>
<p>So, now if you are prepared with your image of that dream jewelry, you love to wear, go to the market to search certain tools and basic equipments that will help you to make your jewelry. It may include some general tools for molding and giving shapes to metals and other materials. Select some beads and findings with different colors and sizes that reflect your style sense and fashion knowledge. On the price factor too, they are also very reasonable and affordable. You can get a designer jewelry piece in comparatively very low price.</p>
<p>For making your jewelry collection far better and beaming, you can also choose some precious and semi-precious stones such as turquoise, garnet and peridot that are really attractive in appearance and maintain their shine for a longer period of time. For giving it a glittery look, you can also go for some sterling silver and lampwork beads that can make a difference with their eternal shine. If your pocket allows you further, you can also go for pearls and emerald to treat yourself a royal neck wear with a matching earrings.</p>
<p>After choosing and finalizing the perfect stone and gem, you need to choose the method of construction for your jewelry that reflects your hidden beauty and charm well and compliment you to enhance your aura. You can choose anything from a complex design to a plain design as per your taste and preference. Generally, it is preferable to select a single style as it saves the cost and also helps you set your own expertise in the field.</p>
<p>If you are funky and love junk jewelry then going for some nice wire jewelry can also provide you some great alternatives. It is really simple to cut the wire in desirable manner and you can also place some attractive beads into it to give it a casual classic look.</p>
<p>So, now you know how easy is to make your own jewelry with limited resources and money that express great fashion sense and idea which says your persona better. Easy, fast, good looking in your own style! Why not?</p>
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		<title>Making You Special With Handcrafted Jewelry Of Birthstone</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:19:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people like to wear their birthstones in jewelry articles as these stones are believed to bring good luck and good health to the wearer. Historical planetary talismans and other jewelry items are still appreciated by many people across the globe. They are composed of various gemstones known to have mystical powers associated with them. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people like to wear their birthstones in jewelry articles as these stones are believed to bring good luck and good health to the wearer. Historical planetary talismans and other jewelry items are still appreciated by many people across the globe. They are composed of various gemstones known to have mystical powers associated with them. There are different talismans connected with different planets, for example the talisman of the moon is thought to be the source of feminine power. Similarly, the talisman of Mars can help fight disease and attacks.</p>
<p>These charms are worn as pendants in chains or as earrings. Amulets are also worn in a similar manner to keep troubles away. Many kinds of gemstones are used to make such jewelry articles including stones of the twelve months. Chakra gemstone jewelry is also known to have special healing powers associated with it. Handmade chakra jewelry articles are now widely available on the internet. They are composed of lovely anklets and beautiful bracelets. Different materials are used in these articles including leather, beads, sterling silver, gold, Sworavski crystals, and healing gemstones. Chakra means energy source and there are seven basic chakras in the human body.</p>
<p>Birthstones like agates, carnelians, amethysts, garnets, moonstones, pearls, bloodstones, and peridots are used on these bracelets and anklets and they look lovely. Some people use them as mere ornaments, while others consider them special and sacred. Beaded watches and necklaces also come under chakra jewelry and they are equally beautiful and unique. These jewelry articles can make excellent and unforgettable gifts for all occasions. Handmade jewelry is made by using various artworks including filigree and wire looping techniques. You will find tons of designs in this category, all of which are exceptional and simply exquisite.</p>
<p>Silver handmade gemstone jewelry is also gorgeous and attractive. Fresh water pearls, black onyx, garnets and carnelians are often used on beautiful necklaces. Some of the birthstones represent love and prosperity, while others symbolize hope, peace and tranquility. These stones come in various lovely and exotic colors and can bring peace of mind. Many people believe that wearing certain gemstones can make them healthier and can also help them to get through various challenges of life. Magic amulets are used for special purposes, such as making a relationship last or choosing a profitable business.</p>
<p>Birthstones are also used for making magnetic healing bracelets and necklaces. Crystals are used to complement the designs of these jewelry articles along with silver or gold wires. They look beautiful and are available in many different colors which can also be matched with any kind of outfit. They are given common names like November Topaz, October Rose, May Emerald and March Aquamarine. This type of handmade jewelry is popular across the globe and is not very expensive either. Children’s gemstone bracelets and anklets are also available out there in beautiful patterns. Breathtaking designs are available in handmade gemstone jewelry with different kinds of beads, crystals and stones which can be bought for any occasion.</p>
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		<title>Hand Carved Original Jewelry Designer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:21:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Micheal Joness</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marvin H McCloud, Jr. is the most prolific jewelry designer in the world today. Discovering with Marvin H McCloud, Jr. and McCloud 9&#8242;s products, you will realize the beauty and attraction of jewelry. You will also find that there are precious metals and jewels that you can wear with pride. The jewelry that you can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Marvin H McCloud, Jr. is the most prolific <a href="http://www.mccloudnine.com">jewelry designer</a> in the world today. Discovering with Marvin H McCloud, Jr. and McCloud 9&#8242;s products, you will realize the beauty and attraction of jewelry. You will also find that there are precious metals and jewels that you can wear with pride. The jewelry that you can make will be something that you can get passionate about and only things required are correct tools and material.</p>
<p>Perhaps the best possible possession for making jewelry is the jewelry kit. This kit will assist you in making really marvelous pieces and give you plenty of confidence. The best investment you can make if you want to begin making your own jewelry is a kit. Kits will include the tools you need to get started, like a needle-nosed pliers and clasps. Beads are just one of the important supplies that you are going to have to have. You will find that there are chains and necklaces or even bracelets or earrings to help you make some wonderful pieces.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll also need chains for necklaces and bracelets, backings for earrings, posts to create anything that dangles, and supplies to link it all together. You will find that this can be very expensive and you will also want to learn how to watch the craft stores for sales so that you can get all of supplies and even stock up. You will be able to get the kits with everything included. In Marvin H McCloud, Jr THESE ARE ALL DESIGNED AND CARVED BY HAND!</p>
<p>The fun to making the jewelry is to purchase all of the beans that you will use in your designs. Beads are made from a variety of things, such as metal, glass, clay, plastic, and even wood. You can make your own beads too, if you enjoy working with polymer clay. When shopping for beads, look for a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors so that you can make a number of different designs with your jewelry. You can now buy directly from official ebay and website of Marvin H. McCloud, Jr. of McCloud 9.</p>
<p>You will find that putting all the jewelry together can be very difficult, however, you will find it a lot easier when you get a magnifier to help you see. Using a magnifying glass probably won’t work well, since you’ll need both hands to work on the jewelry, but you can buy magnifiers on headsets that you can move in and out of your line of vision as you need it, or you can use standing magnifiers to work on your projects. The magnifying tools will help you to stay and keep yourself from loosing all the fun in making the jewelry. It will allow you to lose the frustrations. These magnifying tools will help your eyes stay strong and keep you from becoming too frustrated.</p>
<p>If you are working on making beautiful jewelry, a flat surface is highly recommended. Priority should be given to prevent rolling down of beads. Again, your target should be to make a design that will create a flutter.</p>
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		<title>Beauty With Beaded Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:33:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Henry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jewelry is an oldest form of ornamentation to enhance beauty. Jewelry nowadays comes in various shades and colors as well as creative designs. Jewelry is considered as the best way to express ones manner and create an enthralling appearance. Throughout history, jewelry played a critical role in special occasions and there is not a single [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jewelry is an oldest form of ornamentation to enhance beauty. Jewelry nowadays comes in various shades and colors as well as creative designs. Jewelry is considered as the best way to express ones manner and create an enthralling appearance. Throughout history, jewelry played a critical role in special occasions and there is not a single culture or civilization that does not speak about jewelry. Everyone knows that women find beaded jewelry irresistible and love to wear it and flaunt it. Women find it suitable to adorn it in every cultural festival. Some people feel and think that such jewelry is not for Men or Kids but that&#8217;s wrong, as nowadays many fashion houses design various styles for men which they can commonly wear like pearl bracelets or rings. Furthermore, the French have gone ahead and designed beaded jewelry for kids. A good number of French girls often get their ears pierced and wear beaded earrings.</p>
<p>If you wish to cater to young high school kids then Bracelets would be the right choice. It&#8217;s very easy to make and it takes fewer beads and other supplies as compared to other necklaces. Chokers are also in vogue. And can be a fast seller if made with a bead or pendant strung on leather or rubber cord seller. It&#8217;s really nippy to make chokers that are less expensive and above all very cool and a craze among the high school crowd; hemp chokers with beads are also popular. As a jewelry designer one must not forget the men. Do not cause offence by leaving out the men or you will be the jewelry offender. You can also indulge in making customer requested jewelry, It may be, a particular kind of ear wire, post earrings, pins, triple strands of beads, certain colors you&#8217;ll never know until they ask for it! Jewelry business is an open field, for creative mind hence go ahead and create a craze!!!</p>
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		<title>Handmade Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 07:31:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda Greens</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dasha Boutique is a San Francisco-based artisan studio whose handmade, customizable jewelry designs currently adorn brides, celebrities and fashion editors all over the world. Cathy Pitts, who studied studio art for 12 years and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, founded the company in 2003. Today, the Bay Area artisans who make up the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dasha Boutique is a San Francisco-based artisan studio whose handmade, <a href="http://www.dashaboutique.com"><strong>customizable jewelry</strong></a> designs currently adorn brides, celebrities and fashion editors all over the  world.  </p>
<p>Cathy Pitts, who studied studio art for 12 years and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, founded the company in 2003. Today, the Bay Area artisans who make  up the company’s creative team work hard to ensure that the Boutique’s customizable, <a href="http://www.dashaboutique.com"><strong>handmade jewelry</strong></a> lives up to the Dasha name, which comes from the Greek word  for “A Gift of the Gods.”</p>
<p>Dasha Boutique artisans employ gemstones of all shapes, sizes and colors, set against sterling or gold chains and backings in order to create feminine, versatile designs  that are then tailored to meet the customer’s specific desires. It is one of the only online, handmade jewelry vendors that allows for such customization.</p>
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		<title>WrappedToGo &#8211; Wire Wrapped Handcrafted Jewelry</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:54:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wrappedtogo.net is an online store of unique, handmade wire wrapped jewelry! The store is willing to offer its customers all the most unique and unusual wire wrapped pendants, wire wrap necklaces, bracelets, beaded earrings with the highest quality &#8211; no mass produced, plastic or imitations. By using a variety of materials including Ammolite, Turquoise, Spectrolite, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wrappedtogo.net is an online store of unique, handmade wire wrapped jewelry! The store is willing to offer its customers all the most unique and unusual <a HREF="http://www.wrappedtogo.net">wire wrapped pendants</a>, wire wrap necklaces, bracelets, beaded earrings with the highest quality &#8211; no mass produced, plastic or imitations.</p>
<p>By using a variety of materials including Ammolite, Turquoise, Spectrolite, Pearls, Pietersite and the entire range of Agates and Jaspers, WrappedToGo always ensures your complete satisfaction with its creative and unique designs in handmade jewelry products.</p>
<p>Let WrappedToGo help you find your unique handmake jewelry products.</p>
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		<title>Handcrafted Beaded Jewelry &#8211; A Timeless Classic</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:23:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Samuel</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Handcrafted beaded jewelry has been with us since the caveman days. Yes, beads have been found that are believed to be 70,000 years old. Even during the 1600&#8242;s and later, our ancestors would trade beads with the American Indians. Tiny beads of all different colors and sizes were swapped for all sorts of items. Women [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Handcrafted beaded jewelry has been with us since the caveman days. Yes, beads have been found that are believed to be 70,000 years old.</p>
<p>Even during the 1600&#8242;s and later, our ancestors would trade beads with the American Indians. Tiny beads of all different colors and sizes were swapped for all sorts of items.</p>
<p>Women of all ages have found beaded jewelry to be attractive and pleasant. During years from long ago, beaded jewelry and beads in general, were very stylish and a sign of wealth. Beads are still very fashionable to this day.</p>
<p>One of the reasons why beaded jewelry is still so popular is because practically anyone can make them. Putting together a string of beads is quite simple when you get the hang of it. Putting together a beautiful beaded necklace is a wonderful feeling.</p>
<p>You will find beaded jewelry in every form and type that can be worn for just about any occasion. You can get a beaded necklace or bracelet, beaded shoes, dresses and other accessories. It really comes down to using your imagination in where to utilize beads.</p>
<p>Men also wear beaded necklaces as well. Many times you will find wearing them on the beach.</p>
<p>If you are looking for jewelry that has stood the test of time and is still as popular today as it&#8217;s ever been, then look no further than beaded jewelry.</p>
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